Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
plastering supervisor
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work in a construction team
follow health and safety procedures in construction
interpret 2D plans
answer requests for quotation
ensure equipment availability
check compatibility of materials
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
types of plastering materials
process incoming construction supplies
plan shifts of employees
order construction supplies
evaluate employees work
manage health and safety standards
liaise with managers
keep records of work progress
supervise staff
monitor stock level
interpret 3D plans
inspect construction supplies
Optional & specialised skills
use sander
recruit employees
calculate needs for construction supplies
plaster surfaces
art history
protect surfaces during construction work
keep personal administration
negotiate supplier arrangements
install construction profiles
craft ornamental plastering
train employees
mix construction grouts
use safety equipment in construction
work ergonomically
select restoration activities
install insulation material
work safely with chemicals
provide technical expertise
cost management
apply adhesive wall coating
apply proofing membranes
place gypsum blocks
manage contracts
advise on construction materials
estimate restoration costs
place drywall
provide first aid
construction product regulation
cut wall chases
prepare surface for plastering
tape drywall
Other matches: structural ironwork supervisor · carpenter supervisor · paperhanger supervisor · roofing supervisor · crane crew supervisor
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.